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File Readers Node
Use the settings in this node to configure the file readers required to open
native CAD and scanning applications file formats in Autodesk Navisworks.
TIP If you want to restore the default values, click the Defaults button.
3DS Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the 3DS file reader.
Convert Hidden Select this check box if you want Autodesk Navisworks to
convert hidden entities in 3DS files. They are automatically marked as hidden
by Autodesk Navisworks.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores hidden items.
Bitmap File Search Paths The paths of texture map files are not stored with
the texture maps in the model. Enter the required paths into this box,
separating them with semi-columns.
Default Units Specifies the type of units Autodesk Navisworks uses when
opening 3DS files.
TIP If the chosen units type turns out to be wrong, you can rescale the model by
using the Units and Transform option. (Right-click in the Scene View, and
click Units and Transform on the shortcut menu.)
See also:
3DS File Reader (page 170)
ASCII Laser Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the ASCII laser scan file reader.
Sample Rate Specifies the frequency of points extracted from the input file.
Increasing the sample rate, reduces the number of points extracted. This has
the effect of reducing the image resolution, but increasing the speed with
which the file is loaded.
Use Point Intensity Values Select the check box to extract intensity values
from the input file.
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